Albumin is not always a good indicator of nutrition status in patients with liver disease because:
A) the damaged liver cannot synthesize adequate plasma proteins.
B) it is degraded by elevated liver enzymes.
C) liver disease causes elevated levels of albumin.
D) ammonia levels affect albumin levels.
E) albumin is removed by ascites.
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A)fried foods.
B)high-protein foods.
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Q26: What is ascites?
A)yellowing of the sclera
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